Av Technical Designer

Rafferty Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discounted gym membership

team days out

Job summary

Rafferty Resourcing Ltd recruits an AV Technical Designer for a broad role spanning design, client meetings, and documentation. You will develop system schematics, prepare proposals, and work with delivery teams to ensure accurate cost proposals and successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and project teams, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to latest AV technologies.

Qualifications

• In-depth AV engineering knowledge including Audio DSPs, VC platforms, video distribution and basic networking.
• Experience with Dante/AES67 and AVB standards is preferred.
• Familiar with VC/UC platforms (Zoom, Teams, Meet) and strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer/site meetings with the sales team and capture project briefs.
• Design effective AV system schematics and develop proposals/quotations.
• Prepare documentation and technical drawings for delivery teams.
• Coordinate with customers and third parties for cost proposals and scheduling.
• Support project managers with technical aspects of delivery and testing.
• Stay updated on new AV product releases and vendors for pricing support.
• Provide technical information to Sales, Installation and PM teams.

Skills

AV engineering

Communication

Networking basics

Dante/AES67

VC platforms

CTS certification

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

AV Technical Designer - Super Opportunity

Are you an AV professional looking for something a little different? If so, we have the perfect role for you! We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented AV Technical Designer to join our clients expanding team.

As an AV Technical Designer, you will play a crucial role in the team by attending customer and site meetings with the sales team, capturing project briefs, and designing effective AV systems. You will work closely with the project delivery team to create documentation and technical drawings, interact with customers and third-party stakeholders, and support the on-site delivery team.

The Role:

• Create and present customer proposals and quotations
• Develop system design schematics
• Foster and grow technical relationships with customers alongside the assigned account manager
• Conduct client-facing meetings and site surveys to gather information for accurate cost proposals
• Provide project details and equipment specifications to in-house and third-party control programmers, assisting with control system programming and troubleshooting
• Support Project Managers with all technical aspects of project delivery, including documentation and liaising with third parties
• Offer technical information and support for Sales, Installation, and Project Management teams
• Prepare acceptance testing documentation ahead of client or consultant acceptance tests
• Stay updated on new product releases and technological advancements relevant to the team
• Maintain technical relationships with vendors and distributors for pricing and design support

The Person:

• In-depth professional AV engineering knowledge (Audio DSPs, VC platforms, Video distribution, basic networking)
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with customers in person, via video conferencing, or over the phone
• Understanding of bespoke modern AV solutions design and scope
• Knowledge of basic networking systems and requirements
• Familiarity with Audio, Video, and UC signal flows and connectivity
• Experience with network audio standards (Dante, AES67, AVB)
• Proficiency with VC/UC platforms (Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.)
• Avixia CTS Certification (CTS / CTS-I / CTS-D) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally
• Organised with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet stringent deadlines

Additional Information:

• Please note that the advertised salary is a guide only and is negotiable depending on experience
• The role is full time and permanent
• Opportunities (plenty of them) for personal development and further training
• You'll be working with an awesome team of people who will support you in your new role and you'll be working for an employer that encourages progression
• Lots of additional benefits of working for this company including discounted gym membership, team days out etc